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This spectacular biennial produces foliage the first year a ... Read more

This spectacular biennial produces foliage the first year and flowers the second. The fountains of 3' tall dramatic flower stems with pale lilac 1 long tubular flowers and very prominent rose-red bracts appear in mid-summer and last through early fall. This beautiful plant has a unique balsam-like fragrance and has many herbal uses. The leaves can be used like regular sage in cooking or to make sachets and potpourri. Plants require full sun and well-drained soil. Do not over fertilize; too much fertilizer results in more leaves and fewer flowers. Minimize

The Scarlet Emperor is not only tasty, it is one of the mos ... Read more

The Scarlet Emperor is not only tasty, it is one of the most attractive bean vines there is. Brilliant red flowers in the spring make this variety popular as an ornamental vine. The delicious sweet pods that are produced make it a popular choice for vegetable gardeners. Bean seeds don't carry over from year to year, so it is best to purchase new seeds each year. Minimize

A 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year, Rudbeckia Goldsturm is ... Read more

A 1999 Perennial Plant of the Year, Rudbeckia Goldsturm is still just as popular today. The shimmering gold 3-4" daisy-like flowers with a dark brown cone center grow on 2'-3' tall plants and bloom from summer to early fall. Perennial USDA zones 3-9. Goldsturm is the most reliably perennial Rudbeckia, while other varieties may not come back each year. Named by famed German perennial grower, Karl Foerster. 'Goldsturm' means 'golden storm'. It first became popular in Europe in the 1950's, and was then brought back to its native roots in the United States in the following decades. Rudbeckia Goldsturm is a very drought tolerant plant and showy beacon for butterflies when it is established. It also makes a great cut flower. Minimize

Villa Roma is being celebrated as the best new sweet pea ty ... Read more

Villa Roma is being celebrated as the best new sweet pea type, with its compact, low-growing habit. The beautiful plants require no staking, and bloom prolifically all summer long. Excellent sweet peas for patio containers or hanging baskets. They are exceptionally lovely spilling down a stone garden wall, or ambling along a pathway. Not only are the the 1-inch blue blossoms charming, they have that wonderful sweet pea scent that makes us love them even more. Minimize

Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 3. With beautiful edible lave ... Read more

Perennial. Hardy to USDA zone 3. With beautiful edible lavender-pink flowers and delicate onion-flavored foliage, chives should be in every garden. Not many plants do as many things as this plant does AND are easy to grow, maintain, and come back every year! The edible flowers make a tasty pink-tinted chive vinegar (recipe inside packet), look & taste great in salads, and dry well when chopped for use on baked potatoes or left whole for dried floral arrangements. The foliage and flowers are an excellent garnish for most foods. Chives are easy to grow in almost any soil, containers, or a sunny indoor windowsill for use year-round. With chives on hand, your fish, chicken, vegetable, and baked potato dishes will never be lacking in flavor! Minimize

6' - 9' vines with 'winged' stems. Flower colors range from ... Read more

6' - 9' vines with 'winged' stems. Flower colors range from purplish pink to purplish red, Perennial Sweet Peas, have slightly smaller flowers (1.5) than annual Sweet Peas, but their charming reappearance each spring more than makes up for petite size. An excellent solution for those of us gardeners that tend to forget to plant annual Sweet Peas early enough or have trouble getting outdoors in early spring to plant due to weather conditions. Perennial Sweet Peas are also known as 'Everlasting Peas'. Note that in some climates, they are very prolific and must be watched to make sure that they don't 'escape' from the garden. Minimize

Annual. Blooms summer to early fall. 1'-3' tall. Sun or sha ... Read more

Annual. Blooms summer to early fall. 1'-3' tall. Sun or shade. HUGE 4-7" flowers! Wide yellow petals with brown bands or stripes and a brown center. This daisy was bred from the native American wildflower, Black Eyed Susan. Also a Rudbeckia, it is technically a short-lived perennial and may come back for a second or third year, depending on your climate. It may also reseed itself for a carefree naturalized 'wildflower' bed. Loves heat. Drought tolerant. Excellent long-blooming warm color for the late summer or fall garden. Minimize

This award-winning variety from Europe is a bright mix of y ... Read more

This award-winning variety from Europe is a bright mix of yellow, gold, red, and bicolor French Marigolds. The large 2 flowers have a single row of petals in bright sunny colors surrounding a yellow or orange button center. Butterflies prefer this type of marigold over the full-flowered double marigolds, because it is easier to reach the nectar. The dwarf 10"-12" plants are wonderful for borders and containers, and they grow and flower quickly with continuous blooms from spring until frost. They can also be used as a cut flower. Minimize

The Tavera, or French Filet, is a gourmet variety that is a ... Read more

The Tavera, or French Filet, is a gourmet variety that is actually raised for the French restaurant business. A lot of flavor is packed in these tender 4 to 5 inch pods. Sometimes called by its French name 'haricot verts,' this organic seed will produce a new favorite in your garden. Remember that bean seeds don't keep well over long periods of time, so replace your seeds each year for the best results. Minimize

Annual. (May be grown as a tender perennial in USDA zones 7 ... Read more

Annual. (May be grown as a tender perennial in USDA zones 7 or milder). Blooms mid-summer to first fall frost. 2'-3' tall. Full sun. Exotic 6 trumpet-shaped blooms that are white and tinged with lilac. Sweet citrus scent is strongest in the evening after the flowers open. An excellent addition to a moon garden! Given time, Datura will produce interesting walnut-sized spiky seed pods. (Remove to prevent re-seeding if it is not desired.) Also called, Thornapple. All parts of this plant are poisonous and should be kept away from children and pets. Minimize

These 12 packets of Organic Herb Seeds will get you well on ... Read more

These 12 packets of Organic Herb Seeds will get you well on your way to a complete Herb Garden. Minimize

With these 11 packets of Organic seed packets your salad wi ... Read more

With these 11 packets of Organic seed packets your salad will be right outside your door. Botanical Interests has extensive germinating and growing information on every packet plus you receive an informative seed starting insert. Minimize

These 12 packets of Organic Herb Seeds will get you well on ... Read more

These 12 packets of Organic Herb Seeds will get you well on your way to a lovely organic Vegetable Garden. Minimize

The Easter Egg Radish Blend will be a great, colorful addit ... Read more

The Easter Egg Radish Blend will be a great, colorful addition to your vegetable garden. Radishes are great in salads or for fresh eating, and this blend will provide you with a wide array of colors. Radishes will be red, white, pink and purple. This seed comes in a 5 gram seed package Minimize

One can never have enough fresh cilanto but this 20 gram pa ... Read more

One can never have enough fresh cilanto but this 20 gram package should hold you for a while. Minimize

This packet plants 11 mounds.

Tender perennial. Blooms summer to early fall. 18 - 36" tal ... Read more

Tender perennial. Blooms summer to early fall. 18 - 36" tall. Cheerful yellow flowers with lime green centers. Once you have grown the sunny Rudbeckia 'Irish Eyes', you will wonder how you ever lived without it in your garden! These perky yellow flowers with lime green centers could make you smile on even the gloomiest day. Plant some in a sunny spot next to your driveway or front door for a burst of mood lifting 'sunshine' every time you pass by. Excellent in borders, with ornamental grasses, in containers, in butterfly gardens, and as cut flowers. Minimize

Perennial. Blooms spring to early summer. 3'-6' tall. Full ... Read more

Perennial. Blooms spring to early summer. 3'-6' tall. Full sun. Breathtaking, statuesque spires of pink, violet, and many shades of blue. A very elegant plant for the back of the perennial border or nostalgic cottage gardens. Excellent cut flower. Legend has it that the Delphinium originated during the battle of Troy. When Achilles was slain, a warrior named Ajax expected to get his armor, an honor for the bravest warrior. When he unexpectedly didn't get it, he killed himself. Where his blood spilled, a small blue larkspur, a type of Delphinium, began to grow. Minimize

Unabashedly brilliant orange 3 wide daisy-like flowers on l ... Read more

Unabashedly brilliant orange 3 wide daisy-like flowers on long stems. The 'Torch' flowers are as hot & fiery as the August sunshine! A genuine heat-lover, this Mexican Sunflower sets the dog days of summer ablaze with its sizzling orange daisies. A large outstanding plant for the back of the border. Plant a row of Mexican Sunflowers for a quick temporary privacy screen while waiting for a new landscape to fill in. Easy to grow from seed - a good choice for new gardeners and children. Attracts butterflies, especially the elegant Swallow Tails. Also tolerates infertile soil, drought, and neglect. For best results, remove spent flowers and stake if necessary. Minimize

The Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix calls all hummingbirds. If ... Read more

The Hummingbird Haven Flower Mix calls all hummingbirds. If this mix of showy, bright blooms doesn't catch their attention, they haven't arrived in your town yet. There are eighteen different varieties, each an irresistible invitation to imbibe in summer's sweet nectar. This glorious array of vivid floral color will last from spring to fall for your enjoyment as well. Some of the flower varieties included are Bee Balm, Columbine Shooting Star, Coral Bells, Godetia, Hollyhock, Nasturtium and Zinnia.This mix covers approximately 14 square feet. In cool climates plant in the spring, 1 to 2 weeks after the last average frost date. In mild climates, sow seed during cooler months, generally October through March. Soil must be kept moist while the seeds are germinating and beginning to grow. Be sure to keep the weeds pulled so they do not compete with the flowers for water and sun. Minimize

Towering in the garden at 6'-10', these tall plants produce ... Read more

Towering in the garden at 6'-10', these tall plants produce giant flowers reaching 1 foot across. This popular variety has been grown in gardens since the late 1800s. Love it for its magnificent beauty or grow it to eat the large sunflower seeds. Plants left standing in fall and winter provide food for birds. It is a great choice for kids to plant and watch grow, and it can be an excellent annual privacy screen or border. The young shoots are also edible as sprouts or a fresh-looking garnish, and the unopened buds may be steamed like artichokes. Easy and fast-growing, it tolerates drought and poor soil. Minimize